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Huntington Reservoir Recreational Monitoring

Swimming is not OK, boating is OK, eating fish is OK.

Warning Advisory

Harmful bacteria/viruses present

Swimming is not OK, boating is OK, eating fish is OK.
  • Do not swim in this area
  • Do not drink the water
  • Wash hands with soap and clean water after contact with lake or river water

Updates

July 25, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) monitoring update

BE CAREFUL: E. coli counts at Huntington Reservoir are above Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that there is a high likelihood that harmful bacteria and/or viruses are present in the water. Exposure to this water may make humans sick.

Southeast County Health Department has issued a WARNING ADVISORY.

If you visit Huntington Reservoir:


May 14, 2024: Waterborne pathogen (E. coli) Update

GOOD NEWS: E. coli counts were measured below Utah Department of Health recreational thresholds. Sampling suggests that the water is safe from harmful bacteria and viruses. 

Sites sampled: Huntington State Park about 130 meters south of boat ramp, Huntington State Park about 80 meters north of boat ramp 

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